Saying Yes by Jeannine M. Pitas

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It wasn’t an abstract sense of justice that made me invite Valentina to live with me. It was something about who she was.

How My Irish Mother’s Faith Saved My Life by Sean Loone

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Deacon Sean Loone previews his new book about mental health, childhood trauma, and faith.

“Wounded Healer”: How Helpful Is This as a Paradigm for Those Teaching and Working in Catholic Education Today? by David Torevell

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By aligning our own wounds with the wounds of Christ and sharing in his redemptive suffering, we will be given the strength and know-how to the wounds of others.

“Our Common Voice and Prayer before God”: Association of US Catholic Priests Hosts Conversation in the Spirit on Lay Participation by Michael Centore

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The group was invited by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to contribute input for a new document on the laity.

Clean-Energy Cuts Decried at DeSales University Forum by Mark Pattison

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Panelists discussed the effects of budget cuts on workers, the economy, and the environment of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.

President Trump says he wants to enter heaven. As a Catholic priest, I take that seriously. By James Martin, S.J.

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An open letter to the president, graciously reprinted from America magazine.

The Lost Dog of Medjugorje by Maree Sobolewski

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The odyssey of an animal rescue near the famous pilgrimage site.

Jo-Ann Iannotti: Dominican Sister of Hope, Poet, and Photographer by Jane M. Bailey

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Whether it is doing ecumenical supply preaching, creating nature sculptures, or giving author talks and poetry readings, Sister Jo-Ann lives a life of joy and love.

God Is Love, on Condition by Gene Ciarlo

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There are different definitions of love. The kind of love equated with God is the epitome of love.

Mixed Messaging by Patrick Carolan

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The Democratic Party continues to ignore Catholic voters at its own peril.